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David G4EBT · 27th Aug 2017, 6:43 pm

Errm, a hammer and screwdrivers 'made from cast iron' - I hope not!

I wouldn't fancy using a cast iron claw hammer. Drop forged maybe?

Gland nut pliers are normally chrome vanadium.

Notwithstanding that, it looks an excellent kit at a keen price, as most Screwfix stuff is. (Especially since it's stated that it's original price was £79.99).

The website reports 'not available to click and collect'. Also, though there are three Screwfix stores within five miles of me, and a further three within 15 miles, the website reports thus: "Sorry, none of these stores currently have this item in stock. Please search another location, or find an alternative product".

27th Aug 2017, 6:43 pm	#4
David G4EBT Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 5,761	Re: Cheap general purpose tool kit at Screwfix Errm, a hammer and screwdrivers 'made from cast iron' - I hope not! I wouldn't fancy using a cast iron claw hammer. Drop forged maybe? Gland nut pliers are normally chrome vanadium. Notwithstanding that, it looks an excellent kit at a keen price, as most Screwfix stuff is. (Especially since it's stated that it's original price was £79.99). The website reports 'not available to click and collect'. Also, though there are three Screwfix stores within five miles of me, and a further three within 15 miles, the website reports thus: "Sorry, none of these stores currently have this item in stock. Please search another location, or find an alternative product". __________________ David. BVWS Member. G-QRP Club member 1339. Last edited by David G4EBT; 27th Aug 2017 at 6:49 pm.